Route 404 Bus Showcase Phase 2 Proposals Public Consultation Questionnaire

Now that you have seen the proposals for the improvements, we would be grateful if you could complete this questionnaire  to tell us what you think. This questionnaire should take about 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time.

For each of the following proposals, please indicate whether you are in favour, not in favour or don't know. Tick one only for each.
	In favour	Not in favour	Don't know
Introduction of a northbound peak hour bus lane on West Bromwich Road on the approach to Walstead Road
Introduction of Red Route lines at the junction of Weston Raod/Broadway/West Bromwich Street
Introduction of bus stop clearway markings on the highway at all stops south of the Broadway

How important or not important to you is improving bus journey times on route 404? Tick one only.
	Very important
	Fairly important
	Neither
	Not important
	Not important at all
	Don't know

On a scale of 1 to 5 how effective do you think the proposals will be at improving bus journey times on route 404? Where 1 is very effective and 5 is not effective at all.
	1 Very effective	2	3	4	5 Not effective at all	Don't know

About You

Walsall Council operates an Equal Opportunities Policy for service delivery and improvement.  To help us monitor this policy and our services (and for no other purpose), we would be grateful if you would answer a few questions about yourself. All questions are voluntary and responses confidential. Your opinions will not be linked to anything that could identify you.

Please enter the first half of your home postcode below e.g. WS1

Please enter first two digits / characters of the second half of your home postcode below e.g. 2A

Are you male or female? Tick one only.
	Male		Female		Prefer not to say

What is your age group? Tick one only.
	15 years or under		45-54 years
	16-24 years		55-64 years
	25-34 years		65 years or older
	35-44 years		Prefer not to say

The Disability Discrimination Act considers a person disabled if: You have a longstanding physical or mental condition or disability that has lasted or is likely to last at least 12 months, and this condition or disability has a substantial adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. A long-standing illness, disability or infirmity is defined as; anything that has troubled you over a period of time or that is likely to affect you over a period of time. Do you consider yourself to be disabled as set out under the Disability Discrimination Act? Tick one only.
	Yes		No		Prefer not to say

Which of the following best describes your ethnic background? Tick one only.
	White - British		Indian
	White - Irish		Pakistani
	White - Other		Bangladeshi
	Mixed - White and Black Caribbean		Other Asian background
	Mixed - White and Black African		Chinese
	Mixed - White and Asian		Gypsy / Roma
	Black - Caribbean		Any other ethnic background
	Black - African		Prefer not to say
	Other Black background

Other ethnic background, please specify below.

Any other comments?

Are there any other comments you would like to make? (1,000 character limit)

Thank you for completing this questionnaire.

For more information about Route 404 Bus Showcase Phase 2 Proposals please contact Rachel Telfer, Senior Transport Planner on 01922 652437 or email telferr@walsall.gov.uk Please return your completed questionnaire in the pre-paid envelope provided or post to: A4148 Red Route Consultation, Regeneration Directorate, Walsall Council, Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall WS1 1TP. Please return your questionnaire by Thursday 31st July 2008.